Overview
A tropical rain forest primer for Belize and nearby countries, this authoritative and entertaining book is a must for travelers, students, teachers and conservationists. Written by internationally renowned zoologist Dr. Robert Horwich and ecologist Dr. Jon Lyon, and now in its third printing, A Belizean Rain Forest offers detailed yet easy to read descriptions of the flora, fauna, natural history and people of the Community Baboon Sanctuary. Conveniently arranged in a user-friendly style, this book allows the reader to quickly look up topics of interest and contains something for everyone, from the bird watcher, to the orchid enthusiast, to those who are simply fascinated with the natural wonders of Belize. It gives a thorough understanding of the rain forest and also presents a community-based method of rain forest conservation.Synopsis
A tropical rain forest primer for Belize and nearby countries, this authoritative and entertaining book is a must for travelers, students, teachers and conservationists. Written by internationally renowned zoologist Dr. Robert Horwich and ecologist Dr. Jon Lyon, and now in its third printing, A Belizean Rain Forest offers detailed yet easy to read descriptions of the flora, fauna, natural history and people of the Community Baboon Sanctuary. Conveniently arranged in a user-friendly style, this book allows the reader to quickly look up topics of interest and contains something for everyone, from the bird watcher, to the orchid enthusiast, to those who are simply fascinated with the natural wonders of Belize. It gives a thorough understanding of the rain forest and also presents a community-based method of rain forest conservation.